Old San Miguel Mission One of The Oldest Catholic Churches in the United States

Mission Statement We Strive to Bring People Closer to God.”

(Adopted August 5, 2008)

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday

8:30 am—4:30 pm

Closed during the Noon Hour from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 am—12:00 Noon

San Miguel 403 El Camino Real NW,

Socorro, NM 87801

Office: (575) 835-2891 Fax: (575) 835-1620

Website: www.sdc.org/~smiguel

E-Mail: smiguel@sdc.org

MASS SCHEDULE:

SAN MIGUEL:

At San Miguel Church

Saturday: (Sunday Mass of Anticipation) 5:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am (Bi-lingual

10:00 am

Daily Mass & Communion Service is held at the

Guadalupe Chapel in the Office Building:

Monday: (Communion Service) 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 5:30 pm

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am

MISSION-SATURDAYS: 7:00 pm

1st San Lorenzo, Polvadera

2nd San Antonio, Luis Lopez

3rd La Sagrada Familia, Lemitar

4th San Jose, Luis Lopez

5th San Antonio, Alamillo

ST. MARY MAGDALENE-MAGDALENA:

Sunday: 12:00 Noon

ST. PATRICK’S NEWMAN CENTER

1st Thursday of the Month 7:00 pm

(When School is in Session)

CONFESSIONS:

San Miguel Church Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm

(Or Anytime by Appointment)

Magdalena 1st Sunday before Mass

BAPTISMS:

2nd & 4th Sundays of each Month— Parents must register

their child at least two weeks before attending class.

Baptism Class—1st Thursday of the Month

6:00 P.M. – Guadalupe Chapel

RCIA:

Monday 7:00 p.m. – Church Office Class Rooms.

For information contact Deacon Mike Ybarra

@ 835-2943

Parish Vision Statement

We, the faith filled members of San Miguel Parish

and its Missions, a part of the

Archdiocese of Santa Fe, find strength, unity and grace in the

Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As the voices and

hands of Jesus in our time, our purpose is to express God’s grace

by offering Christian Love and

Service to each other and to everyone we meet. We reach out to

the world in prayer, action and deeds in unity with the

Holy Roman Catholic Church.

(Adopted May 15, 2007)

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. John Anasiudu

Deacons: Mike Ybarra

Nick Keller

Religious Ed: Bernadette Zamora

Admin. Assistant: Annie Anaya

Business Manager: Rowena Romero

Newman Center: Deacon Nick Keller

RCIA: Deacon Mike Ybarra

Gift Shop Rita Steinnerd

Parish Council Officers—2020

Frank Lewark President

Caleb Kerr Vice-President

Bernadette Zamora Secretary

The Baptism of the Lord

January 12, 2020

Here is my servant whom I uphold,

My chosen one with whom I am pleased.

— Is 42:1

MINISTRIES & SPECIAL CLASSES

THE SAN MIGUEL GIFT SHOP

IS OPEN DAILY

MONDAY THRU THURSDAY

10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM &

FRIDAY—10:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON

!!!!!GREAT SALE AT THE GIFT SHOP!!!!!

ASSORTED ITEMS

30% - 40% - 50%

!!!!!!EARLY CHRISTMAS ITEMS ARE IN!!!!!!

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday

following the 9:00 am Mass until Noon.

Mass and Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary:

Every First Saturday of each month at 9:00 A.M.

Catholic Apologetics Class: Tuesdays (except on First

Tuesday) @ 6:15 p.m. in the Capilla (Parish Hall).

Legion of Mary: Thursdays – 4:30 P.M. at Church Office

Conference Room. For information on Pilgrim Virgin

visits, enthronements, and home visits for the sick and

shut ins, call: Mayme Aragon, Secretary; 575-517-6031

Matthew 25: 1st Friday of the Month; 12:00 Noon;

Parish Office. For information e-mail T J Chester at:

tj.ilrc @ gmail.com

Catholic Daughters: Every Second Thursday of the Month.

6:00 P.M.—San Miguel Parish Hall. For information please

call Patricia Landavazo @ 575-418-7062

Knights of Columbus: Second Wednesday of the Month

@ 7:00 P.M. at the K of C Hall on Highway 60 West

w/Corporate Communion every 2nd Sunday of the Month @

10:00 a.m. Mass.

Altar Servers: Third Thursday of the Month 6:30 p.m. at the

San Miguel Church.

Newman: (New Mexico Tech Students) Meet on Thursdays,

7:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Newman Center; 801 School of Mines

Rd. Mass is celebrated every first Thursday at 7:00 pm at the

Newman Ctr. Chapel. (Note: During School Session)

Baptism Class: Mandatory Baptism Class for Parents and

Godparents is held on the First Thursday of each month at

6:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in the Church

Office. Parents must make arrangements for the Baptism

at the Church Office at least two weeks prior to the class.

ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO

THE CLASS. Next Class: Thursday, February 6, 2020;

6:00 P.M.; Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel-Church Office

MASS ATTIRE!

Please remember that modesty, respect and good judgment in

your choice of dressing is very important

when attending mass or other church services.

Dresses, skirts and shorts should be near the knee. Off the

shoulder or low cut dresses or blouses, tank tops, muscle shirts

and tight fitting clothes are a sign of disrespect to the church.

From the Desk of……..Robert Aerts, Sr.

January 12, 2020

The Baptism of the Lord

Today’s readings are centered on Baptism, beginning with Isaiah.

We don’t know who the Lord was referring to when he spoke to

Isaiah, but the Lord calls him a servant in whom He is well

pleased, and in whom He has put His spirit. Time isn’t important

to the Lord, so he could have been referring to John the Baptist,

or to the Savior that was coming to redeem mankind.

In the Acts, St. Peter baptizes Cornelius and his family. Peter,

being a Jew, may have been hesitant to enter the home of a

gentile, as in the Jewish Law this would have made him unclean.

However, he realizes that nothing that God has created is unclean.

He also affirms that whoever fears God and acts uprightly is

acceptable to him. Where do we fit in? Would Peter find us

fearing the Lord, and do we always act uprightly? Thank God for

the sacrament of reconciliation.

Which leads us to today’s Holy Gospel from Matthew, the

Baptism of the Lord. Jesus, born sinless has no need of baptism.

Why does He ask to be baptized by John the Baptist? Perhaps he

wanted to show his humanity, that he wanted to be baptized as

John was asking those from Jerusalem who were listening to him

and following him. After baptizing Jesus, John saw the Spirit

coming down like a dove from heaven and remaining on him.

Then the words, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well

pleased.” Words very similar to our reading from Isaiah.

When we are baptized, we receive the Holy Spirit. Most of us were

baptized as infants, so don’t remember the occasion. Maybe our

parents or Godparents felt the presence of the Holy Spirit, but we

had to wait until later in life. According to CCC: 1277, “Baptism

is birth into the new life in Christ. In accordance with the Lord’s

will, it is necessary for salvation, as is the Church herself, which

we enter by Baptism.” This blessed Sacrament, is the gateway to

receiving the other sacraments of the Church. We should all be

thankful for having received Baptism, to help pave the way to our

eternal salvation.

As we read in the Magnificat Advent Companion for evening

prayers, the end of one meditation stood out, “…the wondrous

effect that the Sacrament of Baptism has upon us—the destruction

of original sin and a flood of grace and virtue into our souls.”

I hope and pray that your New Year is off to a great start. Don’t

let the current Mass schedules diminish your love of the Eucharist

and especially the love of God. This is a reminder that we need to

pray for vocations daily.

Jesus, I Trust in You

Your brother in Christ,

Robert

REMINDER: DAILY MASS IS HELD AT THE

GUADALUPE CHAPEL IN THE OFFICE BUILDING

Monday, January 13, 2020

5:30 COMMUNION SERVICE

PM

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

5:30 NO COMMUNION SERVICE

PM

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

9:00 NO COMMUNION SERVICE

AM

Thursday, January 16, 2020

9:00 COMMUNION SERVICE

AM

Friday, January 17, 2020

9:00

AM NO COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday, January 18, 2020

5:00 For the Intentions of All Parishioners

PM

No Mission Mass

Sunday, January 19, 2020

8:00 For the Intentions of All Parishioners

AM

10:00 +Ernest G. Zamora By: Beatrice & Family

AM +Lawrence Torres By: Mary Torres & Family

+Francisco Montoya (42nd Ann) By: Lupe Montoya & Family

No Mass in Magdalena

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

1) Special Intentions of St. Jude & the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus…

By: Cecilia Montoya

2) For the Souls of Johnny Armijo & Walter Ulibarri and for the

Health of Mary Lou Chavez……..By: Shiela Armijo

3) For the Souls of Walter Ulibarri & Johnny Armijo and for the

Health of Mary Lou Chavez……. By: Sally Ulibarri & Demitra

SANCTUARY LAMP OFFERINGS & INTENTIONS

Special Prayers

For All the Sick in Our Parish and Missions

And

For the Families & Friends who have

recently lost a loved one….

May the Lord be with You all during Your

Time of Healing

Monday: 1st Week in Ordinary Time/Optional Memorial of

St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116: 12-19; Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday: Weekday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 1:9-20; Ps 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8; Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday: Weekday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: Weekday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15; 24-25;

Mk 1:40-45

Friday: Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot

1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2: 1-12

Saturday: Mass of Anticipation for Sunday Obligation

Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3;

Jn 1:29-34

Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3;

Jn 1: 29-34

Donations: December 22/25/29, 2019_____

Regular Collection: $ 4,552.00 - 2,672.45 _ Thank

Christmas Flowers: 45.00 - - _ You!

Christmas: 166.00 2,742.05_ ___ - ___

Retired Religious: 6.00 - -____

Missions Trust Fund: 369.75 - _-____

Magdalena-Regular: 515.00 - 148.00_

Christmas Offering: 10.00 856.07 _-____

Total: $ 5,663.75 3,598.12 2,820.45

WELCOME!

Are you new to Socorro? San Miguel Parish Welcomes You and

invites You to visit the Office to Register in the Parish.

The office is open Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30

p.m. & Closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. during lunch and on

Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

If your not new to Socorro and are not sure if you are registered,

please come in or call the office. Perhaps your family has grown or

your children have moved away, records

need to be updated. Children ages 18 and over

should register as adults.

CONFESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY ON

THE WEEKENDS OF JANUARY 4-5, & 18-19, 2020

FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

DURING THE TIME FR. JOHN IS GONE!

Annual Catholic Appeal—2020

Archdiocese of Santa Fe

San Miguel ACA Goal—$

Total Pledged to Date:

Total Paid:

Total Families Total Families -Pledged

We sincerely Thank all those Parishioners who so generously

contributed the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign 2019!

ACA Campaign for 2020 will begin soon!

Important to Note: The Annual Catholic Appeal Foundation is not

part of the Chapter 11 filing. ACA is separately incorporated and

funding is not available for legal claims. ACA remains a significant

source of funding for the ministries and services of the Archdiocese

of Santa Fe throughout this process and beyond.

Thank You for continuing to support these efforts.

The San Miguel Cemetery Walk in Gates

(Old & New)

are open Monday through Friday

from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Drive in Gates

Are open on Saturday & Sunday

From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please do not leave weeds or old flowers along the

roadside or next to other graves. Trash bins in a few areas.

Efforts will be made to provide trash bins at the

new cemetery.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

WITH SINCERE THANKS & GOD’S BLESSINGS

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 San Miguel

Giving Tree. We received over 547 gifts that were distributed to

agencies that included CYFD (Foster Care), Puerto Seguro

(Homeless Assistance), El Puente (Domestic Violence), Maternal

Child Healthcare (Early Childhood Development), Good Sam

Nursing Home, and La Vida Felicidad (Home Bound Elder Care).

Socorro is such a caring community and the needy in our

community appreciate your kindness and generosity that helped

make the holidays a little brighter for them. Thank you also to

Margaret Middleton, Armida Crespin, Berna Crespin, Ryan & Drew

Crespin, Annie Anaya & Rowena Romero for helping put up trees,

organize and distribute gifts.

God Bless You All and best wishes for a Happy , Healthy, and

Prosperous New Year.

Sincerely,

Valerie Moore

San Miguel Giving Tree

January 2020 Birthdays

Julian “JJ” Lopez—January 1, 2020

Renee Giron—January 2, 2020

Felipe Valles—January 4, 2020

Sefie Anaya—January 12, 2020

Angelica Velasquez—January 12, 2020

Tyler Lam—January 19, 2020

Michaela Dawn Mabry—January 20, 2020

Leroy Anaya—January 22, 2020

•If you have a family member, friend or neighbor who is ill and would like

the sacrament of anointing for the sick please call the church.

•If you have a family member

or know of someone who is ill and unable to come to church that wishes to

receive Communion, to please call the church office to have them placed on

a list.

San Miguel Religious Ed Classes

Classes are held on Sunday

Following the 10:00 A.M. Mass

For further information or if you have any questions, please

contact Bernadette Zamora at 505-302-8051

Religious Ed Classes at San Antonio

Are held on

Tuesdays 3:00 P.M. to 4:45 P.M.

Grades 1 to 5

NEW MEXICO TECH STUDENTS

Please join us at St. Patrick’s Catholic Newman Center

801 School of Mines Road

On Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

There we will explore our faith and enjoy fellowship with our

friends and classmates. Questions?

Call or Text: Anthony Salazar @ (505) 358-5692

Or

Lorena Velasquez @ (505) 690-7965

Apologetics Classes 2020

Classes are scheduled to begin January 14, 2020!

For information call the Church Office for Time & Place

Morning Book Club

Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly is a book about why we

sabotage ourselves, feel overwhelmed, set aside our dreams, and

lack the courage to simply be ourselves and how to start choosing

happiness again. Matthew Kelly is the founder of The Dynamic

Catholic Institute whose mission is to re-energize the Catholic

Church in the United States.

Consider joining us for faith filled conversation as we read and

discuss this book. We meet every Wednesday from 10 until 11 AM

beginning January 15th. For more information please contact Ann

Hook at annhook411@gmail.com or 838 4517.

Mass Schedule from December 29, 2019

thru

February 2, 2020

In the absence of Fr. John, there will be One Mass on

Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 10:00 am

at the Parish Hall Capilla

Mass on Saturday & Sunday January 18 and 19, 2020

Will be held in the Church

Regular Mass Time Schedule

5:00 p.m.—Saturday (Confessions @ 3:30 p.m.)

8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.—Sunday

Mass on Sunday February 2, 2020 will at 10:00 a.m.

At the Parish Hall Capilla

Thereafter we will go back on our Regular Sunday

Schedule. Please check the February Calendar for

information!